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As we settle into a back-to-school rhythm, a favorite way to integrate a healthy form of carbohydrates is with roasted sweet potato. They are a vegetable full of Vitamin A and provide a steady release of energy throughout the day. Roasted sweet potato is versatile and delicious served on a salad or with eggs.    Roasted Sweet Potato Chop into 2 inch cubes, toss in avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Roast at 405 degrees for 20 mins, flip and bake for another 18 mins.  Using a silicone baking mat is a great non-stick roasting surface that is easy for...

Packing a lunch when you're on the go and during work days is convenient and and helps us with healthy choices. It also saves money. The easiest way to plan tomorrow's lunch is by cooking extra dinner with leftovers put away in individually portioned containers so you can grab and go in the morning. Here are a few tips for getting out the door efficiently: Pre-set the brew time on your coffee maker if you have one. Have your thermos ready to go next to the machine.   Put your meals in the appropriate sized container so you can just open the fridge to quickly...

Sending kids to school with a home packed lunch means they are getting the right type of healthy fuel to keep them focused for learning. It also lessens our environmental footprint with less packaging from granola bars, yogurt containers or individually wrapped cheese slices.  A big part of packing your own lunch is having healthy options that are easy and convenient to grab. Here are some idea's of things that can be prepped in advance to grab and go:  Crackers with wavy cut cheese slices  Fresh fruit such as watermelon or kiwi cut into fun shapes adds a little fun into kids lunch...

Family road trips are the best way to explore our own backyards!  Recently I drove from Alberta to Nova Scotia, 55+ hours on the road with a friend over the course of 6 days. We primarily stayed in Airbnb's which had the kitchen basics including pans, stove, BBQ, and fridge to cook, unpack the cooler and refreeze ice packs each night.  1. FOOD STORAGE   The first thing is to make sure there is car space for a hard cooler and have a few cryopack ice packs in the freezer. There are lots of different cooler options out there including electric, but it...